Second time around I’ve learnt a few things. Don’t just pack sleepsuits for 0-3 months otherwise your baby will look like she’s wearing a sack! In fact last time I didn’t even buy new baby clothes they were all 0-3 months. She did grow into them though. I’ve invested in sleepsuits from Next which have the turn over cuffs for baby hands. Much better than having separate little scratch mitts which I kept losing.
Here are my hospital bag lists for mum and baby:
Hospital Bag List For Baby
- 2 x packs of Water Wipes
- 22 pack of size 1 nappies (Freebie from the Emma’s Diary bag)
- Sudocrem
- 2 x size up to 1 month vests
- 2 x size 0-3 month vests
- 2 x size up to 1 month sleep suits
- 2 x size 0-3 month sleep suits
- Going home outfit for baby and outside all in one bear suit.
- Hat and scratch mitts
- 2 x blankets
- 3 x muslin cloths
- Baby comforter toy and teddy
Hospital Bag List For Mum
- Maternity Pads
- Breast Pads
- Kindle
- 4 x Big Pants
- Chocolate and snacks (for dad and after having baby)
- Phone charger
- Cardigan
- 2 x Loose fitting trousers ( I got a couple of flowery pairs from Primark for £3 each)
- 3 x Stretchy vest tops ( Matalan do long vests for £4 each)
- Nursing bra
- Hair brush and toiletries
- Cushion
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Personalised Muslin Cloths
The lovely people at Able Labels have kindly sent me over the muslin cloths for my hospital bag and they are personalised for the new baby as well!
(I have covered up the full name due to not everyone knowing in my family what she is going to be called)
The personalised muslin cloths arrived wrapped in tissue paper with a bow around them. The embroidered name we have chosen for our daughter is in big letters in a gorgeous font. We chose it to be in pink. But you can choose from a variety of colours.
The 3 pack of personalised muslin cloths are made from 100% cotton and very soft to the touch. They are around 72cm x 72cm square so a decent size for use around the home or out with the baby.
They will make a wonderful baby shower gift and at only £12.00 it’s not going to break for the bank for a quality gift.
Thanks for stopping by today, I hope you have enjoyed this post and found it helpful.
What a lovely prize!
All the best ♡
Nope looks good
Great list. Maybe an eye mask / ear plugs for if you manage to grab some sleep at any stage after the birth 🙂 Thanks for the competition.
No looks like you are all prepared.
Great list x
an eye mask
I don’t think so, think you have everything
you forgot an eyelash to help you sleep when your ward mates keep putting the lights on xxx
Flip flops/slippers 🙂 I have witch hazel ready to go in mine as is rumoured to really help with recovery especially if stitches are involved!
I think your list covers everything tbh! Maybe a cooling face spray?
Great list! Can’t think of anything you’ve missed!!
Great list! Can’t think of anything you’ve missed!!
great giveaway
slippers/flip flops
My midwife told me to take biscuits – if I was breastfeeding and got really hungry in the night x
slippers for you or thick sock, me feet were really cold when I was in labour
I don’t think so, your list looks complete! 🙂
i think you have everything covered
A camera to take first photos
I’ll be shoving my ipod in for music – helps me get through anything! I’m dreading labour already and i’m only a few months pregnant!
slippers for you and some bibs for baby, I can’t see anything that you might need
I would take a small gift for baby number 1 from her little sister.
For me I’ll be taking Lucozade for a pick me up!
The only thing I can think of are slippers – looks like you’ve got everything else covered!
I’d put some isotonic drinks in or Lucozade they are very helpful through labour and afterwards
This would be amazing
it looks to me like youv got everything covered!!! 🙂
Think you have it covered to be honest! X
warm socks and slippers 🙂
I would take a couple of bibs, just in case.
Definitely slippers
It sounds pretty comprehensive to me! x
No i don’t think so! sounds perfect to me 🙂
Slippers or flip flops for walking around/to the toilet
A phone preloaded with a birthing playlist
Yeah slippers.
Flip flops for in the shower 🙂
im not a mum but my sister would say pads pads pads
I had lucozade in my bag, I couldn’t eat through the contractions as it made me feel sick, so I got energy from lucozade. I know it’s not for everyone though
Good list, can’t think of anything you have missed
Slippers
Slippers. I found them useful when I had my baby 4 weeks ago. It was nice being comfy afterwards. Also a dressing gown for comfort.
Sanitary wear 😉 Lovely prize x
I don’t have any children but would love to win this prize to donate to charity, to go to Romania.
Nothing is missing, well done!
I think you have everything you need.
So sorry for your loss, particularly at this time.
xx
No you have a fantastic list xx
I think you have everything packed and ready to go!
Not that I can think of, but I’m not a mummy yet so don’t listen to me! Lol. (I would love to win for my best friend who was due her first baby 9 days ago)
Not exactly an essential item but I’ve heard that crunching ice lollies through contractions can help – something I might be trying! X
Can’t think of anything else – wishing you all luck for your big day
looks like you have everything ready on your list
Great list. I had a dummy and infacol in case needed
A camera to take the newborn baby pics.
Good that you have done a list. As requirements can vary due to personal preferences, circumstances, etc.
Good to be organised, which it seems you are. Good to make use of your previous experience. Best Wishes!
Looking forward to being updated in regards to new addition, etc.
Nice prize
Nope think you got it all x